Louisiana Gaming Revenue Records 14% Growth in September
United States.- 22 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com Louisiana’s land-based gambling industry recorded growth during September 2026, supported by positive performances across casinos in Lake Charles, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier City.
Industry figures indicate that gaming revenue reached approximately US$195.5 million, representing an 11.8% year-on-year increase across the establishments included in the broader market figures.
Meanwhile, Gaming Intelligence reported 14% growth in its coverage of Louisiana’s gaming performance.
The results represent an improvement compared with August, when casino revenue declined year-on-year.
Lake Charles Leads the Market
The Lake Charles region generated US$69.7 million, an increase of 9.4% compared with September 2025.
Leading properties included:
- L’Auberge du Lac: US$26.7 million, up 10.6%.
- Golden Nugget Lake Charles: US$25.1 million, up 14.3%.
- Delta Downs: US$12.2 million, down 2.2%.
The figures highlight positive performances from the region’s two largest casino properties.
New Orleans and Shreveport Report Growth
Casinos in New Orleans generated US$50.4 million, representing year-on-year growth of 13.8%.
Caesars New Orleans was a major contributor, generating US$25.4 million, an increase of 30.4%.
Meanwhile, operators in Shreveport/Bossier City reported US$47.6 million, up 15.9%.
Leading properties included:
- Margaritaville Resort Casino: US$11.9 million, up 17.8%.
- Horseshoe Shreveport: US$11.1 million, up 17.2%.
- Live! Casino: US$10.5 million, up 31.3%.
Baton Rouge Strengthens Its Performance
The Baton Rouge market generated US$22.3 million, representing year-on-year growth of 10.7%.
One of the most notable performers was Bally’s Baton Rouge, which recorded approximately US$4.9 million, an increase of more than 600% following its transition to a land-based casino.
However, other operators in the region reported declines, including L’Auberge Baton Rouge and The Queen of Baton Rouge.
Sports Betting Delivers Mixed Results
Unlike the positive trend in land-based casino gaming, Louisiana’s sports betting market delivered mixed results.
Total wagers reached approximately US$405 million during September, an increase of 1% year-on-year.
However, sportsbook revenue amounted to approximately US$45 million, representing a 7% decline.
The figures demonstrate that higher betting volumes do not necessarily translate into stronger operator revenue.
Industry Impact and Outlook
September’s results indicate an improvement across Louisiana’s leading casino markets.
Growth at properties including Caesars New Orleans, Golden Nugget Lake Charles and Live! Casino contributed to the industry’s positive performance.
For the US gambling industry, the figures highlight the continuing importance of land-based casinos within regulated markets, while also demonstrating significant differences between regions and gaming activities.
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